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Leigh Academies Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Leigh Academies Trust - Mobile Device Scheme" is led by Leigh Academies Trust, operating under the classification of a public authority within sub-central government. The procurement involves a significant investment in ICT, alongside the commitment to enhance pupil learning through a 'One to One' mobile device scheme using Chromebooks. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 16th February 2026 and a contract period starting on 1st May 2026 lasting until 30th April 2031. This contract covers various regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and several others. The procurement method employed is a selective competition via a competitive flexible procedure, with a gross value estimated at £28,800,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the computer-related equipment, financial leasing, insurance and pension services, and IT services sectors. Suitable candidates include those able to supply approximately 56,000 Chromebook devices, manage related insurance, provide leasing options, and deliver comprehensive maintenance and support services. The procedure also emphasizes an innovative approach, signalling an opportunity for businesses with a capability to foster innovation and provide a strong support framework. With a quality weighted higher in the award criteria, businesses that excel in service and innovation, as well as competitive pricing, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract and support the Trust's educational objectives. This procurement also provides an opportunity for SMEs, aligning with the Trust's commitment to engaging with a diverse range of suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leigh Academies Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

Notice Description

This procurement will result in a major ICT related investment by the Trust and commitment to pupil learning by their parents. The Trust has already developed a 'One to One' mobile device scheme using Chromebooks which is funded by both the Trust and parents so understands its requirements clearly. Going forward, given both the scale of the requirement and the need to sustain and develop the programme over five years the point has been reached where a significant procurement exercise is needed to both be compliant with the Procurement Act and ensure best value with a capable partner going forward. It is intended that the Trust will appoint a single supplier who will encompass the following capability from both its own internal resource and supply chain. This procurement therefore includes (but may not be limited to) the items listed below. * The supply of a significant amount of Chromebook devices - currently estimated to be c.56,000 over 5 years * A leasing partner for the Trust to use to fund their element of the devices * Relevant insurances such as cover for stolen devices and malicious damage * A portal that is managed by the partner to enable parental contributions / address any bad debts * A portal that can encompass all asset management * A maintenance and support service to eg o repair/swop out devices o Enroll/re-enroll hardware into the Google management console * Supply of goods and services based on an agreed Best Value approach * A Service Desk, available 50 weeks a year including out of hours access * Regular performance reporting * There is an expectation that the provider will support and drive innovation * Maintain operational documentation, for example risk registers * Collective partnership targets aligned to the Trust objectives Suppliers should note the following: * The Trust will provide a standard contract as part of the ITT Pack * There will not be a requirement for TUPE from existing supplier * It is estimated that circa 50% of the cost will be funded by the Trust and 50% by parents - but these percentages are only provided as a guide

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060716
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004112-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

66114000 - Financial leasing services

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
geoff.chandler@moxton-education.com, infrastructure@leighacadmiestrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7970661087

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHESTER
Postcode
ME2 2SX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

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